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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.92, 4,859.91 and 2,105.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.92, 4,859.91 and 2,105.33 is: 2,905.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.92 : 4,859.91 = 2,105.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.92/4,859.91 = 2,105.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.92x = 4,859.91 × 2,105.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.92x = 10,231,690.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,231,690.02/3,521.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,905.15

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